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"It is better to be envied than pitied." - Herodotus
 
Quick Tip
Gaining muscle mass elevates your metabolic rate. This means you are burning more calories every hour of the day. (Muscles REQUIRE calories; fat IS calories.) Losing muscle (by aging, not exercising, or through fasting) lowers your caloric needs.
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Angina Pectoris


Angina Pectoris ("Angina") is a recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough blood. It is a common symptom of heart disease...

Diabetes Diagnosis

The experts believe that earlier diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay the costly and burdensome complications of diabetes...

Overweight and Obesity Threaten U.S. Health Gains

People tend to think of overweight and obesity as strictly a personal matter, but there is much that communities can and should do to address these problems...